Golf Course Superintendent-North Course

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Golf Course Superintendent, North Course

Reports to: Director of Golf Course Maintenance

FLSA Category: Salary/Exempt Position

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 Annual Salary Commensurate with Experience

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available

Location: Hunters Run Country Club

3500 Clubhouse Lane

Boynton Beach, Florida 33436

About The Club:

Hunters Run sits on 990 acres in Southeast Florida, located in the Boynton Beach area. The Club amenities include 54 holes of championship golf, 30 Racquet Sports courts, a Fitness Center, and multiple dining areas. The community has over 1,600 residences. The Club's goal is to possess the attributes, facilities, and operations that qualify it for Platinum Club recognition.

Hunters Run has three championship 18-hole golf courses, East, North, and South, which are uniquely designed and beautifully manicured with fairways and greens that appeal to golfers of all skills. There are also two practice ranges, an expansive putting green, and a short-game complex.

To learn more about the Club, visit their webpage at https://www.huntersrun.net/.

Position Summary:

The Golf Course Superintendent will be the leader on the North Course and a member of a team providing tournament golf conditions, managing course renovations, and providing exceptional golf conditions. Working closely with the Director, the Golf Course Superintendent will develop and implement daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals, objectives, and assignments. This includes but is not limited to agronomical programs, budgeting, ensuring accurate record keeping, irrigation, project work, fertilizer & pesticide applications, scouting, and water management. The Golf Course Superintendent will fulfill these responsibilities by positively and effectively leading, directing, overseeing, developing, training, coaching, motivating, and assisting the golf course team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Effectively lead, direct, oversee, develop, train, coach, motivate and assist the golf course Assistant Superintendents and crew.
• Scheduling and directing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work to be done and verifying work is completed.
• Inspecting the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and the effect changes in management programs are having.
• Working closely with the Director in developing, scheduling, implementing and overseeing activities, goals and plans relating to course conditions and member satisfaction.
• Overseeing, directing, and assisting the team in maintaining the condition of the course, including the turf, bunkers, irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide applications.
• Overseeing and ensuring inventories of supplies, such as fertilizers, pesticides, tools, and sand, are monitored and replaced as needed.
• Communicating with appropriate department heads (golf, catering, food & beverage, etc.) on course conditions, set-up, play, and other matters as needed for the planning and execution of club events or activities.
• Ensuring chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Assisting in the development and management of the department's annual budget, including payroll and actuals to budget.
• Attending committee, membership, and board meetings as may be requested and participating in management meetings.
• Providing for the adequate safety and protection of members, guests, and staff, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and legal requirements.
• Attends turf conferences and other educational programs to maintain a current knowledge of technical and turf innovations and changes.
• Representing the Club, on and off the property, in an ethical and professional manner that will always enhance the Club's and staff image and reputation.

Experience, Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Education:

• Experience leading, developing, training, overseeing, managing, coaching, motivating, and assisting a golf course team.
• A BS, Associate's Degree, or Certificate in turf grass management, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of pest control products and their applications.
• Understanding of turf chemicals and fertilizer products, as well as their applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation utilization, drainage installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Understanding of the game of golf and the impact of agronomic decisions on course playability.
• A current state license for pesticide applications, or the ability to acquire a license.

Club Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits are available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Paid vision insurance.
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Ability to participate in 401 (k) retirement plan after 6 months with a 50% Club matching contribution up to 3%.
• Vacation time starts at 80 hours (two weeks) after 90 days of employment.
• Paid GCSAA annual national and local association membership, paid for and attended some local and regional conferences.